Katie Matey

Saturday, 12 January 2013

Didn't do anything until 6 when I went all the way over to Selina's just to get ready for Nina's party (which was excellent by the way). Rachel was the murderer. She was really showing off. She won't stop talking about Michael and James.

Thursday, 10 January 2013

Today was Chessington. Which was good although we had to wait ages in the queues. We went on Samurai, the new ride - v. good. Later was Legends. Catherine and Rachel got off with Paul and Nigel (Rachel's 1st time!). This gay bloke kept staring at me then I got asked to dance by this disgusting boy with his collar up. Basically it was boring!

Today we went to Sutton 2 get our passport photos done. Lisa was such a cow + her comebacks R awful. I got a navy skirt 4 Legends. Rachel phoned, she loves a boy called Michael. She saw Rich + Billie in Bournemouth. I begged Mum to let me have a 3rd hole but she said not 4 a while. Not fair! 2morrow ice skating!

In normal circumstances I would wholeheartedly recommend this place BUT I don't want it to get any more popular, so yeeuugh - stay away! These fresh and lovely pizzas and made with slow-risen sourdough and local ingredients.

Gorge gorge gorge gorge gorge.

After 2.5 years in Brixton, I finally braved the queue (on my birthday, no less) at around 1pm and it was worth the wait!

The queue moves very quickly and the dude in charge is aaall over the table situation. We were given a menu to look at while we waited, which was great as it was a really difficult choice!

The fact that they have about 8 choices, with a couple of specials on the board is a testament to how uncomplicated but 'fresh' this restaurant is.

I had the ham and wild mushroom which was heavely. My sister had the chorizo/meaty one - she did comment that 'it's a bit too much chorizo for this time of the day', but this is my review, not hers :-)

Monday, 25 June 2012

It's only 2.15. I've got a headache. Got up at 10.30 for Church. I can't believe Selina and Danielle were smoking. Lisa's back from Devon. There's this really good programme on T4 called Real World. I'm glad SATs are over.

It's tucked away but signposted, and is a really lovely, authentic historic pub, right in the heart of Covent Garden but within easy reach of Leicester Square/Strand.

There is a large selection of ales (although I went for a Simmons cider) and plenty of standing room out the front for the summer time. Upstairs there is a large area of tables/booths and chairs and I BELIEVE they serve food - the ketchup bottles on the table were an indicator - although I haven't eaten there yet.

This pub is VERY popular with Thursday/Friday after work drinkers and the very narrow bar area can feel very tight. I was last there last night (Monday), and it was absolutely fine.

My only real gripe is the harsh, bright lighting upstairs. I came for a relaxing drink and catch up with a friend so we sat upstairs, but the lights are as bright as a toilet cubicle which just made it feel a little less 'chilled'.

1. Sprinkle fish with tumeric, set to one side2. Fry onions gently until soft and coloured3. Add chilli, ginger, coconut milk and tamarind, bring to the boil and add the fish4. Turn down heat and simmer for a couple of minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes apart5. Serve with rice and a wedge of lime, sprinkle generously with coriander